There’s been no word yet from either Addai or the Patriots about that, so it’s possible that Manning is getting ahead of himself. If Addai does end up in New England, he’ll join a Patriots backfield that includes Danny Woodhead and two backs who were rookies last year, Shane Vereen and Stevan Ridley.

Although he’s a smart player who understands the passing game and is good at picking up blitzes, it’s fair to ask whether the 29-year-old Addai really has anything left as a runner: In 2011 Addai had 118 carries for a career-low 433 yards and just one touchdown.

UPDATE, 7:17 p.m.: Ian Rapoport of NFL Network has confirmed that Peyton Manning is a better reporter than Rob Lowe: Addai will sign with the Patriots.

Kind of hard to blame Addai for the bad stats last year. The Colts never bothered much with establishing a run game, then when Manning went down injured they had little to fall back on. You can’t just materialize a run game out of nowhere.

Joe is an enigma who helped the Colts win a SB in his Rookie year… But never really expanded his game. He is a decent rec back and can block in the backfield, but not the most effective traditional rusher.

The Pats likely got him on the cheap and he could thrive in a system with so many other weapons, but overall his career is at a crossroads: either be a “journeyman RB” who puts up okay numbers or starts to take over when given opportunities.

Every year should have been Joe’s breakthrough but he never really seemed to. I’m not shocked the Colts parted ways, but he does have some tread left on the tires.

He is one of the better pass blocking backs in the league. He will produce a good run here and there. Should be an ideal “plug for the play” system like those guys like to run. Good luck Joe, thanks for the help on our Superbowl run.

I see this as a good pickup. He will probably take over Kevin Faulk’s role in the offense. With Josh McDaniels back and the added weapons from the offseason, the Patriots are going to be scary on offense this season.

@randallflag52 won’t even mention the team he cheers for so we know he is a coward. He also doesn’t know what he is talking about. Almost half of the starting AFC Pro Bowl team last season would have been Patriots players if New England hadn’t have made the Super Bowl. @randallflag52 wishes his favourite team was that good.

WHY do people come on here and whine about the Red Sox vis a vis the Pats? Who cares about the Red Sox???? This is the FOOTBALL part of the site. Even on the Pats board I go to they keep that site separate.

The thing I remember most about Addai is that time right before the half (think it was the 06 regular season game) that he took a dinky little screen pass to the house while the Pats defense (that was pretty good that year) ran around like keystone cops trying to tackle him. SUPPOSEDLY Polian wanted Maroney that year too, but when the Pats took him first he took Addai instead. Looks like Polian won that one.

randall: the pats already have top rate talent in brady, gronk, welker, wilfork and mayo. they don’t need to add stars, just role players who can come in and contribute. and lloyd is no slouch either, he’s been a beast despite mediocre qb play the past two years

You spelled favorite wrong moron. Oh, and my team sent 7 to the pro bowl last year, the same as the patsies.

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“Favourite” is actually the proper English spelling. “Favorite” is an American-ized spelling of the word. Grab a dictionary and learn before you make more of an idiot of yourself on this board. I’m guessing you haven’t finished high school yet.

“Although he’s a smart player who understands the passing game and is good at picking up blitzes, it’s fair to ask whether the 29-year-old Addai really has anything left as runner: In 2011 Addai had 118 carries for a career-low 433 yards and just one touchdown.”…………so addai is smart, understands passing game, and is good at picking up blitzes(jets, ravens, and now buffalos pass rush)…………..you make it sound like new england is picking up a suburban with 150,000 miles on it dude you work for profootballtalk.com and its like you dont even know football, write an article on how smart of a pick up it is instead of peyton manning being a reporter nobody gives a ****

The comment about them not winning in 8 years is retarded. Should I list all the teams that haven’t won since the pats last superbowl? Last time I checked, Brady is walking around with 3 rings and is headed to the hall of fame. However, im sure your comment about them really effects their lives..

I was hoping Eagles would get him, we need a reliable backup to McCoy who can block and catch and be able to make basic runs. Hes nothing special, but sometimes you just need a solid, fundamental player as a backup when your starter is electric.

Hoping now Bryce Brown wins that role. 6’2, 225 and a 4.4 – top recruit in his HS class ahead of Richardson. Hopefully he can be half as good.

Boston haters proving their jealousy once again with moronic comments. 4 out of 4 teams wining 1 or more championships in a 10 year span compared to some town a little further south whose only managed to win 3 titles in 10 years with 7 teams? Well at least your intelligent fan base knows the the best player on the Giants is Mark Sanchez. And then of course you have your Knicks, Jets, Islanders, Mets & Rangers. Oh wait… how long has it been since any of them won a title?

You spelled favorite wrong moron. Oh, and my team sent 7 to the pro bowl last year, the same as the patsies.
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It was already mentioned that you’re a knob for the attempt at the spelling correction. 8 Patriots were voted to the Pro Bowl as well. You are obviously a Ravens fan as the other team to send 7 players to the Pro Bowl was the Packers and pack fans have green in their blood and aren’t embarrassed by cheering for their team.

I can see why you have so much resentment towards the Patriots. That missed FG must still be haunting you in your dreams. :-).

The Pats have loaded up with fullbacks for training camp. Obviously they won’t be keeping all of them but it’s an indicator that they intend on having one this year to blast holes for an improved running attack. Combine that with the influx of proven receivers who know the Pats offense, the Gronk/Hernandez TE tandem coming into their prime, and I’m thinking the offense could be absolutely scary good this year.